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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 16 ft off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
See Departure Roll
Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 6,112 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,112 ft of the 9,011 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,967 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A Boeing 737-800 took off from Miami International Airport's runway 08R after a 12-minute taxi and a 2-nautical-mile journey from the parking area. Local weather conditions were hot, with a temperature of 83 °F, making for a challenging takeoff. The aircraft accelerated down the runway for a short distance of 3,435 feet, which was around 33% of the total runway length, before lifting off at a speed of 153 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it rapidly gained altitude, with a vertical rise of 36,030 feet over the course of 26 minutes and a horizontal distance of 182 nautical miles. This enroute climb phase started just south of Brownsville, Florida, and ended at an altitude of 37,044 feet.
After reaching cruise altitude, the aircraft leveled off and began a steady, 16-minute journey north through the states of Florida and Georgia, covering 131 nautical miles. This cruise phase was punctuated by a short, 5-minute cruise segment south of Charleston International Airport, where the aircraft descended briefly from cruise altitude before resuming its ascent.
As the flight neared its southern destination, the aircraft descended further, this time losing over 32,600 feet of altitude in just 25 minutes. This descent phase took place from the vicinity of the High Point Airport in Georgia to the north side of Charleston International Airport. After leveling off once again, the aircraft began a 6-minute, 9-nautical-mile descent from 4,013 feet above sea level to 1,519 feet, passing several notable points along the way.
A final brief, 7-minute cruise phase preceded the aircraft's final approach to runway 15 at Charleston International Airport. Touching down on the runway, the aircraft performed well, with a good threshold height and speed, although the touchdown point was somewhat beyond the designated touchdown zone. The aircraft touched down at 132 knots, which was a bit fast for the conditions, and at a rate of -228 feet per minute, which was considered fair. A slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position was noted, with the aircraft touching down 23 feet off-centerline.
The landing distance was 5,855 feet, which was 65% of the runway's length. The aircraft's rollout into the parking area was very good, aligning perfectly with the centerline. A shorter taxi from the runway to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile, was accomplished in just 11 minutes.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 485 nautical miles, consuming 10,099 pounds of fuel in the process and taking 110 minutes from start to finish.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft has successfully landed at KCHS Charleston International Airport, with an overall performance rating of 95.6%. The approach to runway 15 began at a heading of 148.0°, approximately 4 nautical miles northwest of the airport at an altitude of 1,268 feet above ground level.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height and maintained a threshold speed of 139 knots, indicating appropriate preparation for touchdown. However, the touchdown speed of 132 knots was slightly faster than desired, resulting in a more significant touchdown rate of -228 feet per minute.
Despite this, the landing process showed improvement in key areas. The aircraft maintained good runway touchdown position alignment in the lateral direction, deviating only slightly by 23 feet from the centerline. The high speed runway rollout, however, displayed excellent alignment, demonstrating precise control of the aircraft during the deceleration phase following touchdown.
The conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 75°F and a minor wind impact, consisting of a 2-kt headwind and minimal crosswind. The aircraft demonstrated an ability to adapt to these conditions and adjust its approach and landing accordingly.
Upon final examination of the performance data, it is evident that the Boeing 737-800 has displayed a high level of proficiency in its landing at KCHS Charleston International Airport. The aircraft's ability to adjust to the prevailing conditions while maintaining control and following established safe protocols demonstrates an excellent level of skill on the part of the pilot and a smooth integration of the aircraft's capabilities into the landing procedure.
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